Which words in the sentence are the direct objects?
Into the earth he first pokes a stick or pole.
Choose all answers that are correct.
A.
pole
B.
stick
C.
earth
D.
pokes
E.
he

A direct object will follow a transitive verb [a type of action verb]. Direct objects can be nouns, pronouns, phrases, or clauses. If you can identify the subject and verb in a sentence, then finding the direct object—if one exists—is easy. Just remember this simple formula:
subject + verb + what? or who? = direct object